by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WashU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WashU as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #74 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 74 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Missouri | 1 of 37 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 124 |
Here is each degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 262 |
| Master’s | 52 |
| Doctoral | 118 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at WashU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis awarded 262 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
WashU is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WashU, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $13,750 in student loans. This is below $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU are Asian. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 115 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Graduate study is also available at WashU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 52 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 118 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1 |